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AIVC-backedSeries B
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Founded 2019

Weaviate

Open source AI-native vector database

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About Weaviate

Weaviate is the open source AI-native vector database that enables semantic search, recommendation, classification, and generative AI at scale. It stores both vectors and data objects together, enabling powerful hybrid search combining keyword and vector queries. Used by hundreds of companies building next-generation AI applications.

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Company facts

Category
AI
Funding stage
Series B
Total raised
$67.9M
Founded
2019
Team size
100–200
HQ
Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
Website
weaviate.io

Founders of Weaviate

  • Bob van Luijt
  • Etienne Dilocker

Investors backing Weaviate

  • Index Ventures
  • NVIDIA
  • NEA

Frequently asked questions

What does Weaviate do?

Weaviate is the open source AI-native vector database that enables semantic search, recommendation, classification, and generative AI at scale. It stores both vectors and data objects together, enabling powerful hybrid search combining keyword and vector queries. Used by hundreds of companies building next-generation AI applications.

Where is Weaviate based?

Weaviate is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

When was Weaviate founded?

Weaviate was founded in 2019.

How much has Weaviate raised?

Weaviate has raised $67.9M in their Series B round.

Who founded Weaviate?

Weaviate was founded by Bob van Luijt, Etienne Dilocker.

Who has invested in Weaviate?

Weaviate is backed by Index Ventures, NVIDIA, NEA.

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